Citation :

Hemavathi V. K, Dheeraj N. Kumar, Kunhikrishnan Parthan, "Impact Assessment of Parking Facilities on Ridership- A Case Study At Selected Stations of Namma Metro," International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 20-35, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V13I6P102

Abstract

Navigating Bengaluru’s well-known traffic presents a daily challenge. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has been playing a vital role in mitigating the city’s transport issues. The difficulty of reaching the stations—the first-mile and last-mile connection—remains a major hurdle for the users. This often forces commuters to continue using their private vehicles, though there is a well-connected metro system in the city. This research investigates the role of parking facilities at metro stations in addressing this first and last-mile issue and assesses their actual effect on the choice to use the metro. Surveys were carried out at Jalahalli, Baiyappanahalli, Mysuru Road, and Yelachenahalli metro stations, as well as in their influence areas. The survey data were combined with a 24-hour video analysis of the Yelachenahalli parking space to study usage, parking patterns, and parking statistics. The analysis shows that parking availability has a strong impact on metro ridership. From the questionnaire survey, it is found that 30% of current “Park and Ride” users stated they would not use the metro entirely if a parking facility is not provided at stations. This suggests that parking is not a supplementary amenity but a fundamental requirement that supports metro usage. Despite high demand, many potential metro users avoid using the parking facility due to high costs, safety issues, and a lack of adequate parking space. Resolving these issues is crucial to encouraging more people to switch from private cars to the metro, a necessary step for reducing traffic congestion on the city’s roads.

Keywords

First/last Mile Connectivity, Metro Usage, Metro ridership, Park and Ride, Parking facilities.

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